Nathalie.Sport.Psychologist

Nathalie.Sport.Psychologist PhD Sport Psychology -Ongoing
Licensed Clinical Psy
M.A Sports
Psychotherapist
Retired Pro Athlete

đź§ PhD Sport Psychology
📚M.A Clinical Psychology
🏋🏻‍♀️M.A Sports Management
🛋 Psychotherapist
🏀 Retired Pro Athlete

Athletes who feel safe mentally perform better, period.OCA recognizes this. That’s why their guidelines include mental h...
29/10/2025

Athletes who feel safe mentally perform better, period.
OCA recognizes this. That’s why their guidelines include mental health as a core part of safeguarding.
Let’s protect minds to unlock medals.
Want better focus, motivation, and resilience?
Start by creating a mentally safe culture.
📌 Save this as a reminder before every training session.

A coach whispered this through tears.They were burning out while holding the team up.We talked about boundaries. Self-ca...
27/10/2025

A coach whispered this through tears.
They were burning out while holding the team up.
We talked about boundaries. Self-care. Letting assistants lead.
They took 3 days off the team survived. And so did they.
đź§  Coaches are human too. Your pain matters. Your healing matters.
đź’¬ Coaches: What would change if you gave yourself permission to rest?

Where does your   come from?🧠💪🏼
25/10/2025

Where does your come from?

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Winning doesn’t erase exhaustion, anxiety, or self-doubt. True victory includes caring for the mental load that follows ...
22/10/2025

Winning doesn’t erase exhaustion, anxiety, or self-doubt. True victory includes caring for the mental load that follows the race. Crossing a finish line doesn’t mean the mind stops running.
đź’¬ What helps you recover mentally after a big event?

Fans, do you know that we count on you, to lift us with your words?
20/10/2025

Fans, do you know that we count on you, to lift us with your words?

You can still be performing… and be burned out.If rest doesn’t restore you, motivation feels forced, or achievements fee...
18/10/2025

You can still be performing… and be burned out.
If rest doesn’t restore you, motivation feels forced, or achievements feel numb, your body and mind are asking for care, not more grind. Mental recovery is part of performance. Listen before you break. 🌱
đź’¬ How do you recognize when your body and mind are asking for rest?

Mental strength includes saying:“No. That’s not okay.”You’re allowed to:🚫 Say no to one more session🚫 Say no to guilt-ba...
15/10/2025

Mental strength includes saying:“No. That’s not okay.”
You’re allowed to:
đźš« Say no to one more session
đźš« Say no to guilt-based coaching
🚫 Say no to being the “strong one” all the time
Boundaries are not walls.They are instructions for staying safe, clear, and connected. Practice this:
✋ “I need to pause.”
✋ “That comment didn’t sit well.”
✋ “I can’t give more right now.”
đź’¬ When was the last time you set a mental boundary?

Anxiety doesn’t always look like fear, it can hide behind smiles, leadership, and constant availability. Sometimes, the ...
04/10/2025

Anxiety doesn’t always look like fear, it can hide behind smiles, leadership, and constant availability. Sometimes, the loudest hype comes from the quietest worry.
💬 How can we create spaces where athletes feel safe sharing what’s really going on?

Bullying doesn’t just hurt feelings, it erodes confidence, safety, and mental health.Kindness is a form of safeguarding,...
02/10/2025

Bullying doesn’t just hurt feelings, it erodes confidence, safety, and mental health.
Kindness is a form of safeguarding, and creating safe spaces is everyone’s responsibility. 💬
Words leave marks you can’t see.
Choose kindness. Protect each other.
💬 What’s one act of kindness that changed your day in sport?

Someone messaged me after breaking down in the locker room. “I’m supposed to be the strong one.”But real strength isn’t ...
29/09/2025

Someone messaged me after breaking down in the locker room. “I’m supposed to be the strong one.”
But real strength isn’t about holding it all in, it’s about knowing when to let go. You can carry both grit and grief.
💬 This is your reminder: you’re not less of an athlete when you feel broken.

Let’s be honest, not all coaching styles are healthy.Yelling, belittling, and punishing mistakes may look like “discipli...
27/09/2025

Let’s be honest, not all coaching styles are healthy.
Yelling, belittling, and punishing mistakes may look like “discipline”, but they damage trust and motivation long-term.
The OCA Safeguarding framework calls this what it is: abuse.
✅ Safe coaching ≠ soft coaching. It’s smart, strategic, and supportive.
đź’¬ Has tough coaching ever crossed a line for you?
đź“© DM me if you want to talk or learn how to educate your federation.

A champion sat in front of me, gold medal in hand, and asked:“Why don’t I feel proud? I just feel… empty.”We talked abou...
25/09/2025

A champion sat in front of me, gold medal in hand, and asked:
“Why don’t I feel proud? I just feel… empty.”
We talked about identity. About chasing achievements instead of connection.
We worked to rebuild joy not just results.
🏅 Winning doesn’t fix what pressure breaks.
❤️ Your worth isn’t tied to outcomes.
đź’¬ Have you ever felt this way after reaching a goal?

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